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2021 Hot Wheels BMW M3 E36 GPK53 — Collector Guide
What distinguishes this release?
2021 BMW M3 E36 (toy number GPK53) in Fast & Furious: Euro Fast 4/5, with a Black finish.
Official IdentificationManufacturer, model number, year and documented features for this release.
GPK53Catalog toy number
Reference photo
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | BMW M3 E36 |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Toy / model number | GPK53 |
| Series / assortment | Fast & Furious: Euro Fast 4/5 |
| Body color | Black |
| Wheels | Chrome RRA |
| Base | Black Metal |
| Country | Thailand |
Variation SummaryHow this release fits among the recorded versions of the casting.
Variation Summary
2021 BMW M3 E36 (toy number GPK53) appears in Fast & Furious: Euro Fast 4/5, with a Black finish.
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Notable Releases
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Casting History
Casting History
Collector catalogs document BMW E36 M3 Race debut in 2014 in HW Race: Track Aces and credit Rob Matthes. Plastic bases may be marked '94 BMW M3 GTR; premium releases use the original casting name. This race-oriented E36 casting is distinct from the later BMW M3 LTW and E46 castings.
Evidence: secondary collector catalog support. Exact manufacturer release archive has not been recovered for this variation.
Catalog qualification: Newsletter describes the Euro Fast variation under 2020; exact code catalog and release series place GPK53 in 2021. Retain the model edition year separately from earlier manufacturing.
Physical DetailsBody finish, wheels, base and visible details recorded for this version.
Chrome RRADocumented wheelsBlack MetalDocumented baseThailandCountry marking
Physical Details
- Body / color: Black
- Wheels: Chrome RRA
- Base: Black Metal
- Country marking: Thailand
Packaging DetailsPackage style, assortment and included contents recorded for this release.
Packaging Details
Package: Premium single-car blister card identifying Fast & Furious: Euro Fast 4/5.
Condition details and completed-sale research for collectors.
Notable ReleasesFamily context and exact record separation.
FAQAnswers to common collector identification questions.
Buying & Value — Full Guide
Buying & Value Guide
Compare this release with examples in similar condition. On a loose car, inspect paint, printed graphics and wheel wear. For a carded example, include card and blister condition and check that the package is complete.
Completed sales are the clearest guide when the model number, finish and package match.
BMW M3 E36 — Frequently Asked Questions
Collector FAQs
Which details separate one release from another?
Compare the casting name with the year, toy number, finish, graphics, wheels and package markings shown for that version.
Does the copyright year on the base always match the release year?
No. The base copyright can predate the year a particular color or package appeared. Use the release markings and packaging together.
What should I inspect on a loose example?
Check the paint, printed graphics, wheel faces and base for wear or damage. Those details help compare condition between examples.
What does the carded photograph show?
It documents the package design and the car as sold. Loose-car photos are shown separately when an exact view is available.
Collecting Terms, Sources & Model References
BMW M3 E36 collecting terms
Casting: the underlying model/tooling family, not just a color. Release: one issued version within that family. Decoration: the printed graphics and finish. Assortment code: a set or mix identifier that can differ from the individual car's item number.
Sources & model references
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